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The evolution and history of Scandinavian jewllery design from the early Viking influence through to cool modern silver minimalism

A guide to the different types of Venetian glass beads including Milliefiori, Aventurine, Sommerso, Wedding Cake and and Gold and Silver Foil beads.

Article about jewellery design within the period from 1920 to 1940, focusing on innovation in jewellery design of this era, materials used, and the historical events that defined the trends,

Exploring the different types of necklace clasps and their uses in jewellery fastening.

Looking at the enduring appeal of collecting old brooches and pins.

All about Theodore Fahrner , and his art nouveau and art deco style jewellery in the first half of the twentieth century.

Learn about renowned Danish silversmith and jewellery designer Anton Michelsen, the company he founded, and some of the key designers including Karen Strand and Eigil Jensen.

Learn about Scottish vintage and antique Jewellery designers and key names to look out for. Our guide covers designer history , concepts, materials used and illustrations of work.

Ten beautifully crafted antique and vintage brooches from designers such as Tiffany, Boivin, Georg Jensen and others. Our article covers materials used, design ethos and designer history.

What are the different types of silver used in jewellery?. We have the answers to the most common questions we have been asked about silver. Find out about 900 silver, 830 silver , Mexican silver, Brittania silver , fine silver and more in our comprehensive guide to silver.

Amazing Royal Jewels - From Princess Margaret's Poltimore Tiara, to the Agha Khan's Begum Blue Necklace , these stunning Royal gems achieved large sums at auction.

The best luxury designer jewellery brands to invest in. All you need to know about the most desirable names in fine designer jewellery including key pieces for collectors .

Top American vintage costume jewellery brands. All you need to know about the most collectible names in quality American costume jewellery over the years including history , signature styles, and makers marks.

Top American Modernist Jewellery Designers . A guide for collectors to some of the key names and less well known names in mid century modernist jewellery design.

Illustrated article about vintage designer fish brooches, focusing on the designers who made the brooches, and materials used.

Guide to the key Mexican Silver Jewellery designers from the 1930's onwards including William Spratling, Antonio Pineda, Valentin Vidauretti and others.

A guide to bird brooches, including history and symbolism of the brooches, key vintage designers who made the brooches, and materials used.

Our illustrated guide cover the history of butterly and dragonfly brooches, the symbolism behind the brooches, key designers who made them, and materials used.

The Top Jewellery Trends for 2022

An illustrated guide to all the different types of beaded necklaces.